Retrofitting folding mirrors

CaptainSlow337 · Sep 8th, 2015, 10:46

My 2001 Ocean race has electric mirrors, but I'd like them to be folding. How tricky would it be to retrofit folding mirrors?

reggit · Sep 8th, 2015, 10:55

Fitting not too bad if you can find some, software to make them work will probably make you flinch!

Missing Lincs · Sep 8th, 2015, 11:53

As reggit says, fitting isn't a problem. Prices for a decent set from a breakers will be quite high, also don't forget you need the switch from the centre console.

I'd enquire about the cost of the software and downloading before you go any further.

taz · Sep 8th, 2015, 18:46

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ3JnYd9RP8

OEM Volvo power folding mirror kit from Tasca Parts

jamena · Sep 8th, 2015, 20:10

Hi i fitted a pair of folding mirrors. £60 for mirrors and switch from breakers, £30 for the loading of software 30mins fitting which was easy
James

Simon Jones · Sep 8th, 2015, 23:06

My new XC70 has folding mirrors and they are so much better than old-school push in jobbies. Just fitted a Volvotec CFE so they open and close with the central locking which is pure luxury!

Sep 8th, 2015, 10:46	#1
CaptainSlow337 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 6th, 2020 09:54 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Southampton	Retrofitting folding mirrors My 2001 Ocean race has electric mirrors, but I'd like them to be folding. How tricky would it be to retrofit folding mirrors?

Sep 8th, 2015, 10:55	#2
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:14 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	Fitting not too bad if you can find some, software to make them work will probably make you flinch! __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

Sep 8th, 2015, 20:10	#5
jamena Senior Member Last Online: May 21st, 2023 16:01 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South coast, West Sussex View Photos By: jamena	Hi i fitted a pair of folding mirrors. £60 for mirrors and switch from breakers, £30 for the loading of software 30mins fitting which was easy James __________________ S60 D5 S 2003. 100,000 miles

Sep 8th, 2015, 11:53	#3
Missing Lincs Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:55 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louth	As reggit says, fitting isn't a problem. Prices for a decent set from a breakers will be quite high, also don't forget you need the switch from the centre console. I'd enquire about the cost of the software and downloading before you go any further.

Sep 8th, 2015, 18:46	#4
taz Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 05:24 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Stockton-on-Tees	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ3JnYd9RP8 OEM Volvo power folding mirror kit from Tasca Parts

Sep 8th, 2015, 23:06	#6
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	My new XC70 has folding mirrors and they are so much better than old-school push in jobbies. Just fitted a Volvotec CFE so they open and close with the central locking which is pure luxury!

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